Amer.Macintosh Laryngoscopeblade F/O Int/T 66mm, #1

Clinical Application

This curved Macintosh blade is sized for small pediatric airways and is intended to facilitate direct laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation in neonates and infants. The size and curvature allow the blade to be advanced to the vallecula, enabling indirect elevation of the epiglottis to expose the vocal cords. It is suitable for use in operating rooms, emergency departments, intensive care units, and ambulatory surgery centers where precise visualization of the glottis in small patients is required.

Design & Configuration

The Macintosh curved geometry displaces the tongue and provides an indirect lift of the epiglottis via placement in the vallecula, reducing the need for direct epiglottic manipulation and lowering the risk of soft-tissue trauma. At 66 mm (size #1) the low-profile curvature is optimized for narrow oral cavities and shorter oropharyngeal anatomy, improving maneuverability and line-of-sight in neonatal and small pediatric intubations. Integrated fiber optic illumination provides a focused light path along the blade to enhance visualization and reduce shadows in the laryngeal inlet.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Laryngoscope blade
• Pattern / model: Macintosh (curved)
• Configuration: Size #1, 66 mm length
• Tip / jaw pattern: Macintosh tip for indirect epiglottic elevation
• Typical use: Orotracheal intubation and pediatric airway management
• Material / construction: Stainless steel with integrated fiber optic illumination
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Constructed of durable stainless steel suitable for repeated clinical use and sterilization according to facility protocols. The blade incorporates integrated fiber optic illumination to provide consistent, shadow-reducing light along the blade edge, improving glottic visualization during laryngoscopy.

Quality & Compliance

Manufactured by FDA-registered OEM facilities and produced under strict quality control standards.

Brand Comparison

Comparable in form and function to equivalent instruments offered by major US medical suppliers.

Availability & Returns

• In-stock lead time: ships within ~1 week
• Out-of-stock lead time: 2–4 weeks
• Returns: 30-day return policy